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2023
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Exports $819kRnk 174 / 211
2023
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Top Product $591kSoap
2023
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Exports $63.7kRnk 25 / 80
2023
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Top Product $18.4kIron Gas Containers
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.07Rnk 59 / 132
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GDP$381BCURRENT US$
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2013-2023
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GDP GROWTH-5.04%CURRENT US$
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 GDP$679MCURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH154%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $6,023CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH-17.9%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC$2,941CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH113%CURRENT US$
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About

South Africa-Sao Tome and Principe Trade: In 2023, South Africa exported $819k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products that South Africa exported to Sao Tome and Principe were Soap ($591k), Semiconductor Devices ($42.5k), and Batteries ($36.5k). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Africa to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.22%, from $828k in 2018 to $819k in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa did not export any services to Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome and Principe-South Africa Trade: In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe exported $63.7k to South Africa. The main products that Sao Tome and Principe exported to South Africa were Iron Gas Containers ($18.4k), Industrial Food Preperation Machinery ($9.76k), and Air Conditioners ($5.79k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.67%,  from $80.8k in 2018 to $63.7k in 2023.

In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe did not export any services to South Africa.

Comparison In 2023,  South Africa ranked 59 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.07),  and 34 in total exports ($154B). That same year, Sao Tome and Principe ranked 202 in total exports ($57.1M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

December, 2024

About

Overview In December 2024, South Africa exported ZAR44.8k and imported ZAR61.8k from Sao Tome and Principe, resulting in a negative trade balance of ZAR17k. Between December 2023 and December 2024 the exports of South Africa have decreased by ZAR-1.1M (-96.1%) from ZAR1.15M to ZAR44.8k, while imports increased by ZAR54.7k (772%) from ZAR7.09k to ZAR61.8k.

Trade In December 2024, the top exports of South Africa to Sao Tome and Principe were Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... (ZAR15.6k). In December 2024 the top imports of South Africa from Sao Tome and Principe were Iron Gas Containers (ZAR97.2k) and Wood Crates (ZAR2.5k).

Origins In December 2024 the exports of South Africa were mainly from Cape Town Int Airport (ZAR40.1k) and O.R. Tambo Int Airport (ZAR4.78k), while imports destinations were mainly Cape Town (ZAR60k) and Durban (ZAR1.84k).

Growth In December 2024, the decrease in South Africa's year-by-year exports to Sao Tome and Principe was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In December 2024, the increase in South Africa's year-by-year imports  from Sao Tome and Principe was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Iron Gas Containers (ZAR54.3k or 127%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
Depth
EXPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR-1.1M(-96.1%)
IMPORT GROWTH (December 2023 - December 2024)ZAR54.7k(772%)
MAIN EXPORTER (December 2024)Cape Town Int AirportZAR40.1k

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, South Africa exported $819k to Sao Tome and Principe. The main products exported from South Africa to Sao Tome and Principe were Soap ($591k), Semiconductor Devices ($42.5k), and Batteries ($36.5k). During the last 5 years the exports of South Africa to Sao Tome and Principe have decreased at an annualized rate of 0.22%, from $828k in 2018 to $819k in 2023.

In 2018, Sao Tome and Principe exported $63.7k to South Africa. The main products exported from Sao Tome and Principe to South Africa were Iron Gas Containers ($18.4k), Industrial Food Preperation Machinery ($9.76k), and Air Conditioners ($5.79k). During the last 5 years the exports of Sao Tome and Principe to South Africa have decreased at an annualized rate of 4.67%, from $80.8k in 2023 to $63.7k in 2018.

Exports from South Africa (Flag) to Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) to South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
South Africa
Top DestinationChina$29.5B
Sao Tome and Principe
Top DestinationPakistan$30.8M

This map shows whether countries import more from South Africa or Sao Tome and Principe. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from South Africa than Sao Tome and Principe included China ($29.5B), United States ($13B), and Germany ($10.8B).

In 2023, no countries were registered that imported more from Sao Tome and Principe than from South Africa.

Difference in imports from Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) and South Africa (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage South Africa - Sao Tome and Principe

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe by product, considering products traded by both, South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe.

During 2023, South Africa had a large net trade with Sao Tome and Principe in the exports of Chemical Products ($597k), Machines ($127k), and Animal Products ($55.4k).

During 2018, Sao Tome and Principe had a large net trade with South Africa in the exports of Machines ($23.7k), Metals ($22.2k), and Transportation ($7.82k).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. This means that a dot/product with the flag of South Africa indicates it has a comparative advantage over Sao Tome and Principe. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Sao Tome and Principe indicates it has a comparative advantage over South Africa.

Product Space of South Africa (Flag) and Sao Tome and Principe (Flag) (2023)

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